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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,721.97, 6,516.50 and 2,626.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,721.97, 6,516.50 and 2,626.23 is: 3,624.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,721.97 : 6,516.50 = 2,626.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,721.97/6,516.50 = 2,626.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,721.97x = 6,516.50 × 2,626.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,721.97x = 17,113,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113,814.66/4,721.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.30

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